Current Affairs

Peru

Why in the news? The 9th round of India-Peru trade agreement was successfully concluded in Peru. Peru Location: Peru is a country in western South America. Capital: Lima Bordering Countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile. Bordering Waterbodies: Pacific Ocean. Associated … Continue reading →

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Why in the news? The CAG of India has granted permission to initiate two new cadres for more centralisation. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Constitutional Provisions: Article 148 to Article 151 deal with the provisions related to Comptroller … Continue reading →

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Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has suggested streamlining and standardising the penal provisions imposed for violations under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 What is it?: … Continue reading →

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State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025

Why in the news? The Food and Agricultural Organization published the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025. State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025 What is it?: The SOFA Report is a flagship FAO publication that examines … Continue reading →

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Emissions Gap Report, 2025

Why in the news? UNEP released the Emission Gap Report 2025 edition. Emissions Gap Report, 2025 What is it?: The Emissions Gap Report 2025 assesses the gap between current global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trajectories and the emission levels needed … Continue reading →

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Geothermal Energy

Why in the news? The Energy Efficiency Services Limited(ESSL) is preparing to set up the largest Geothermal Energy technology pilot project in Andhra Pradesh. Geothermal Energy What is it?:  Geothermal energy is the heat derived from the Earth’s interior that … Continue reading →

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Rhesus Macaque

Why in the news? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has proposed re-listing the Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in order to restore their statutory protection. Rhesus … Continue reading →

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Syria

Why in the news? Following the United Nations, US and Britain removed the sanctions on Syrian President. Syria Location: Syria is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. Capital: Damascus Borders Countries: Turkey , Iraq … Continue reading →

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GPS Spoofing

Why in the news?  Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi over the past weeks. GPS Spoofing Definition: GPS spoofing refers to the manipulation of GPS signals to deceive GPS receivers, making them believe they are at a different location … Continue reading →

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Israel and Egypt

Why in the news? Israel declares Egypt border area ‘a closed military zone’ to prevent arms smuggling. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip … Continue reading →

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